Transient cortical blindness after coronary angiography. Issue 6 (December 1993)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Parry, R; Rees, J R; Wilde, P
• Is Part Of: Heart. Volume 70:Issue 6(1993)
• Page Start: 563
• Page End: 564
• Publication Date: 1993-12
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12
• DOI: 10.1136/hrt.70.6.563
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-6037

Abstract

Abstract : Transient visual loss lasting three days developed after transfemoral coronary angiography in a 62 year old man. Computed tomography (CT) showed bilateral leakage of contrast medium into the occipital cortex. A repeat CT scan after his sight recovered showed clearance of contrast with no underlying infarction. A breakdown of the blood-brain barrier with direct neurotoxicity of the contrast media seemed to be the cause of these neurological changes after coronary angiography which apparently have not been reported before.